How can SAMHSA’s National Helpline assist individuals struggling with alcohol abuse. What resources are available for those seeking to quit drinking. How does family therapy support recovery from addiction.

Understanding SAMHSA’s National Helpline: A Lifeline for Those Battling Addiction

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a crucial resource for individuals and families grappling with substance use disorders, including alcohol addiction. SAMHSA’s National Helpline, accessible at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), serves as a confidential, round-the-clock information service available in both English and Spanish.

This helpline provides more than just a listening ear; it offers a gateway to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. For those seeking help nearby, the service even allows users to find assistance by texting their zip code to 435748 (HELP4U).

Key Features of SAMHSA’s National Helpline

• Free and confidential service
• Available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Bilingual support (English and Spanish)
• Referrals to local treatment options
• Information on support groups and community resources

Why has the demand for this service increased? In 2020, the Helpline received 833,598 calls, marking a significant 27% increase from the previous year. This surge in usage underscores the growing need for accessible addiction support services, particularly in the face of global challenges that may exacerbate substance use issues.

Breaking the Cycle: Quotes and Insights on Quitting Drinking

Embarking on the journey to sobriety is a deeply personal and often challenging experience. Many individuals find strength and motivation in the words of others who have walked a similar path. Here are some powerful quotes that encapsulate the essence of quitting drinking:

“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Chinese Proverb

This quote reminds us that overcoming addiction is a process, not an overnight transformation. Each small step towards sobriety contributes to the larger goal of recovery.

“I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some strange impending doom.” – Edgar Allan Poe

Poe’s words provide a stark insight into the complex relationship many have with alcohol, using it not for pleasure but as a misguided escape from deeper emotional struggles.

The Impact of Alcohol Abuse: A Statistical Overview

Understanding the prevalence and effects of alcohol abuse is crucial in addressing this widespread issue. According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the landscape of alcohol use in the United States is concerning:

• 133.1 million Americans aged 12 or older were current alcohol users
• 60.0 million people (45.1% of current users) engaged in binge drinking in the past month
• Young adults aged 18-25 had the highest rate of binge drinking at 29.2% (9.8 million people)

How does binge drinking vary across age groups? The data reveals a clear pattern:

1. Young adults (18-25): 29.2% (9.8 million)
2. Adults (26 or older): 22.4% (49.3 million)
3. Adolescents (12-17): 3.8% (995,000)

These statistics highlight the pervasive nature of alcohol misuse, particularly among young adults, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and support systems.

The Role of Family in Recovery: Strengthening Bonds and Healing Together

Recovery from alcohol addiction is not a solitary journey. The involvement of family members can significantly influence the success of treatment and long-term sobriety. Family therapy has emerged as a powerful tool in addressing substance use disorders, offering benefits that extend beyond the individual in recovery.

Benefits of Family Therapy in Addiction Recovery

• Improved communication within the family unit
• Greater understanding of addiction and its impacts
• Development of healthy coping mechanisms for all family members
• Rebuilding trust and repairing damaged relationships
• Creation of a supportive home environment conducive to recovery

How does family therapy work in practice? Typically, sessions are conducted by trained therapists who guide families through discussions about addiction, its effects on the family dynamic, and strategies for supporting recovery. These sessions provide a safe space for open dialogue, helping to address underlying issues and strengthen family bonds.

Resources for Families: Navigating the Challenges of a Loved One’s Addiction

SAMHSA offers several resources designed to support families affected by substance use disorders. These materials provide valuable information and guidance for those seeking to understand and assist their loved ones in recovery:

Key SAMHSA Resources for Families

• “What Is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families” – Answers common questions about substance abuse, its symptoms, treatment options, and the recovery process.
• “It’s Not Your Fault” (NACoA) – A resource for teens with parents struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, offering emotional support and guidance.
• “After an Attempt: A Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member After Treatment in the Emergency Department” – Provides guidance for families coping with the aftermath of a suicide attempt.

These resources emphasize the importance of education and support for family members, recognizing that addiction affects not just the individual but the entire family unit.

Breaking the Stigma: Encouraging Open Dialogue About Alcohol Addiction

One of the biggest obstacles to seeking help for alcohol addiction is the persistent stigma surrounding substance use disorders. This stigma can prevent individuals from acknowledging their struggles and reaching out for support. Breaking down these barriers is essential for promoting early intervention and successful recovery.

Strategies for Reducing Stigma

• Education: Increasing public understanding of addiction as a complex health issue
• Language: Using person-first language that doesn’t define individuals by their addiction
• Media representation: Promoting accurate and compassionate portrayals of addiction in media
• Personal stories: Encouraging individuals in recovery to share their experiences
• Policy changes: Advocating for policies that treat addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal one

How can individuals contribute to breaking the stigma? By speaking openly about their own experiences or supporting loved ones in their recovery journey, people can help normalize conversations about addiction and recovery.

The Power of Support Groups in Maintaining Sobriety

Support groups play a crucial role in the recovery process, offering a sense of community and shared experience that can be instrumental in maintaining long-term sobriety. These groups provide a platform for individuals to share their struggles, celebrate their successes, and learn from others who have faced similar challenges.

Popular Support Group Options

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): A worldwide fellowship of men and women who share their experiences to help each other recover from alcoholism
• SMART Recovery: A science-based program that helps people recover from addiction through self-empowered change
• Women for Sobriety: A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcohol and drug addiction
• LifeRing Secular Recovery: A network of support groups for people who want to live free of alcohol and drugs

What makes support groups effective in maintaining sobriety? These groups offer several key benefits:

1. Peer support and understanding
2. Accountability and motivation
3. Practical coping strategies
4. A sense of belonging and community
5. Opportunities for personal growth and self-reflection

By participating in support groups, individuals in recovery can build a network of understanding peers who can offer encouragement and guidance throughout their sobriety journey.

Innovative Approaches to Alcohol Addiction Treatment

As our understanding of addiction evolves, so do the methods for treating alcohol use disorders. While traditional approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and 12-step programs remain effective for many, innovative treatments are emerging to address the complex nature of addiction.

Cutting-Edge Treatment Modalities

• Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP): Combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices to help individuals manage cravings and prevent relapse
• Pharmacogenomics: Tailoring medication-assisted treatment based on an individual’s genetic profile to improve efficacy and reduce side effects
• Virtual Reality Therapy: Using immersive VR experiences to help individuals practice coping skills in simulated high-risk situations
• Neurofeedback: Training the brain to self-regulate through real-time feedback on brain activity
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Non-invasive brain stimulation technique showing promise in reducing cravings and improving mood in individuals with alcohol use disorders

How are these innovative approaches changing the landscape of addiction treatment? By offering personalized, targeted interventions that address the neurobiological and psychological aspects of addiction, these treatments aim to improve outcomes and reduce relapse rates.

As research in this field continues to advance, it’s likely that we’ll see even more sophisticated and effective treatment options emerge, offering hope to those struggling with alcohol addiction and their families.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline | SAMHSA

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Also visit the online treatment locator.

Frequently Asked Questions

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SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you. Read more about the HELP4U text messaging service.

The service is open 24/7, 365 days a year.

English and Spanish are available if you select the option to speak with a national representative. Currently, the 435748 (HELP4U) text messaging service is only available in English.

In 2020, the Helpline received 833,598 calls. This is a 27 percent increase from 2019, when the Helpline received a total of 656,953 calls for the year.

The referral service is free of charge. If you have no insurance or are underinsured, we will refer you to your state office, which is responsible for state-funded treatment programs. In addition, we can often refer you to facilities that charge on a sliding fee scale or accept Medicare or Medicaid. If you have health insurance, you are encouraged to contact your insurer for a list of participating health care providers and facilities.

The service is confidential. We will not ask you for any personal information. We may ask for your zip code or other pertinent geographic information in order to track calls being routed to other offices or to accurately identify the local resources appropriate to your needs.

No, we do not provide counseling. Trained information specialists answer calls, transfer callers to state services or other appropriate intake centers in their states, and connect them with local assistance and support.

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Suggested Resources

What Is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families
Created for family members of people with alcohol abuse or drug abuse problems. Answers questions about substance abuse, its symptoms, different types of treatment, and recovery. Addresses concerns of children of parents with substance use/abuse problems.

It’s Not Your Fault (NACoA) (PDF | 12 KB)
Assures teens with parents who abuse alcohol or drugs that, “It’s not your fault!” and that they are not alone. Encourages teens to seek emotional support from other adults, school counselors, and youth support groups such as Alateen, and provides a resource list.

After an Attempt: A Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member After Treatment in the Emergency Department
Aids family members in coping with the aftermath of a relative’s suicide attempt. Describes the emergency department treatment process, lists questions to ask about follow-up treatment, and describes how to reduce risk and ensure safety at home.

Family Therapy Can Help: For People in Recovery From Mental Illness or Addiction
Explores the role of family therapy in recovery from mental illness or substance abuse. Explains how family therapy sessions are run and who conducts them, describes a typical session, and provides information on its effectiveness in recovery.

For additional resources, please visit the SAMHSA Store.

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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

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Misusing alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can have both immediate and long-term health effects.

The misuse and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and prescription medications affect the health and well-being of millions of Americans. NSDUH estimates allow researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and the general public to better understand and improve the nation’s behavioral health. These reports and detailed tables present estimates from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).

Alcohol

Data:

• Among the 133.1 million current alcohol users aged 12 or older in 2021, 60.0 million people (or 45.1%) were past month binge drinkers. The percentage of people who were past month binge drinkers was highest among young adults aged 18 to 25 (29.2% or 9.8 million people), followed by adults aged 26 or older (22.4% or 49.3 million people), then by adolescents aged 12 to 17 (3.8% or 995,000 people). (2021 NSDUH)
• Among people aged 12 to 20 in 2021, 15.1% (or 5.9 million people) were past month alcohol users. Estimates of binge alcohol use and heavy alcohol use in the past month among underage people were 8.3% (or 3.2 million people) and 1.6% (or 613,000 people), respectively. (2021 NSDUH)
• In 2020, 50.0% of people aged 12 or older (or 138.5 million people) used alcohol in the past month (i.e., current alcohol users) (2020 NSDUH)
• Among the 138.5 million people who were current alcohol users, 61.6 million people (or 44.4%) were classified as binge drinkers and 17.7 million people (28.8% of current binge drinkers and 12.8% of current alcohol users) were classified as heavy drinkers (2020 NSDUH)
• The percentage of people who were past month binge alcohol users was highest among young adults aged 18 to 25 (31.4%) compared with 22.9% of adults aged 26 or older and 4.1% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 (2020 NSDUH)
• Excessive alcohol use can increase a person’s risk of stroke, liver cirrhosis, alcoholic hepatitis, cancer, and other serious health conditions
• Excessive alcohol use can also lead to risk-taking behavior, including driving while impaired. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver daily

Programs/Initiatives:

• STOP Underage Drinking interagency portal – Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking
• Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking
• Talk. They Hear You.
• Underage Drinking: Myths vs. Facts
• Talking with your College-Bound Young Adult About Alcohol

Relevant links:

• National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
• Department of Transportation Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance
• Alcohol Policy Information Systems Database (APIS)
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Tobacco

Data:

• In 2020, 20.7% of people aged 12 or older (or 57. 3 million people) used nicotine products (i.e., used tobacco products or vaped nicotine) in the past month (2020 NSDUH)
• Among past month users of nicotine products, nearly two thirds of adolescents aged 12 to 17 (63.1%) vaped nicotine but did not use tobacco products. In contrast, 88.9% of past month nicotine product users aged 26 or older used only tobacco products (2020 NSDUH)
• Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, often leading to lung cancer, respiratory disorders, heart disease, stroke, and other serious illnesses. The CDC reports that cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States
• The CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health reports that more than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by smoking cigarettes

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use data:

• In 2021, 13.2 million people aged 12 or older (or 4.7%) used an e-cigarette or other vaping device to vape nicotine in the past month. The percentage of people who vaped nicotine was highest among young adults aged 18 to 25 (14.1% or 4.7 million people), followed by adolescents aged 12 to 17 (5.2% or 1.4 million people), then by adults aged 26 or older (3.2% or 7.1 million people).
• Among people aged 12 to 20 in 2021, 11.0% (or 4.3 million people) used tobacco products or used an e-cigarette or other vaping device to vape nicotine in the past month. Among people in this age group, 8.1% (or 3.1 million people) vaped nicotine, 5.4% (or 2.1 million people) used tobacco products, and 3.4% (or 1.3 million people) smoked cigarettes in the past month. (2021 NSDUH)
• Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey. Among both middle and high school students, current use of e-cigarettes declined from 2019 to 2020, reversing previous trends and returning current e-cigarette use to levels similar to those observed in 2018
• E-cigarettes are not safe for youth, young adults, or pregnant women, especially because they contain nicotine and other chemicals

Resources:

• Tips for Teens: Tobacco
• Tips for Teens: E-cigarettes
• Implementing Tobacco Cessation Programs in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings
• Synar Amendment Program

Links:

• Truth Initiative
• FDA Center for Tobacco Products
• CDC Office on Smoking and Health
• National Institute on Drug Abuse: Tobacco, Nicotine, and E-Cigarettes
• National Institute on Drug Abuse: E-Cigarettes

Opioids

Data:

• Among people aged 12 or older in 2021, 3. 3% (or 9.2 million people) misused opioids (heroin or prescription pain relievers) in the past year. Among the 9.2 million people who misused opioids in the past year, 8.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers compared with 1.1 million people who used heroin. These numbers include 574,000 people who both misused prescription pain relievers and used heroin in the past year. (2021 NSDUH)
• Among people aged 12 or older in 2020, 3.4% (or 9.5 million people) misused opioids in the past year. Among the 9.5 million people who misused opioids in the past year, 9.3 million people misused prescription pain relievers and 902,000 people used heroin (2020 NSDUH)
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Understanding the Epidemic, an average of 128 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose

Resources:

• Medications for Substance Use Disorders
• Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit
• TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
• Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings
• Opioid Use Disorder and Pregnancy
• Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants
• The Facts about Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction
• Pregnancy Planning for Women Being Treated for Opioid Use Disorder
• Tips for Teens: Opioids
• Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Grants
• Tribal Opioid Response Grants
• Provider’s Clinical Support System – Medication Assisted Treatment Grant Program

Links:

• National Institute on Drug Abuse: Opioids
• National Institute on Drug Abuse: Heroin
• HHS Prevent Opioid Abuse
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
• Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network
• Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network

Marijuana

Data:

• In 2021, marijuana was the most commonly used illicit drug, with 18. 7% of people aged 12 or older (or 52.5 million people) using it in the past year. The percentage was highest among young adults aged 18 to 25 (35.4% or 11.8 million people), followed by adults aged 26 or older (17.2% or 37.9 million people), then by adolescents aged 12 to 17 (10.5% or 2.7 million people).
• The percentage of people who used marijuana in the past year was highest among young adults aged 18 to 25 (34.5%) compared with 16.3% of adults aged 26 or older and 10.1% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 (2020 NSDUH)
• Marijuana can impair judgment and distort perception in the short term and can lead to memory impairment in the long term
• Marijuana can have significant health effects on youth and pregnant women.

Resources:

• Know the Risks of Marijuana
• Marijuana and Pregnancy
• Tips for Teens: Marijuana

Relevant links:

• National Institute on Drug Abuse: Marijuana
• Addiction Technology Transfer Centers on Marijuana
• CDC Marijuana and Public Health

Emerging Trends in Substance Misuse:

• Methamphetamine—In 2019, NSDUH data show that approximately 2 million people used methamphetamine in the past year. Approximately 1 million people had a methamphetamine use disorder, which was higher than the percentage in 2016, but similar to the percentages in 2015 and 2018. The National Institute on Drug Abuse Data shows that overdose death rates involving methamphetamine have quadrupled from 2011 to 2017. Frequent meth use is associated with mood disturbances, hallucinations, and paranoia.
• Cocaine—In 2019, NSDUH data show an estimated 5.5 million people aged 12 or older were past users of cocaine, including about 778,000 users of crack. The CDC reports that overdose deaths involving have increased by one-third from 2016 to 2017. In the short term, cocaine use can result in increased blood pressure, restlessness, and irritability. In the long term, severe medical complications of cocaine use include heart attacks, seizures, and abdominal pain.
• Kratom—In 2019, NSDUH data show that about 825,000 people had used Kratom in the past month. Kratom is a tropical plant that grows naturally in Southeast Asia with leaves that can have psychotropic effects by affecting opioid brain receptors. It is currently unregulated and has risk of abuse and dependence. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that health effects of Kratom can include nausea, itching, seizures, and hallucinations.

Resources:

• Tips for Teens: Methamphetamine
• Tips for Teens: Cocaine
• National Institute on Drug Abuse

More SAMHSA publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

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Last Updated: 06/20/2023

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Alcohol never gave you courage or confidence, it only seemed so to you. In fact, he has been stealthily and systematically destroying your will and dignity for years.

March 2, 2018

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The more you pay attention to the reasons for giving up alcohol, the more deprived and unhappy you feel during periods of abstinence (forbidden fruit effect) and during periods of binge (guilt complex).

February 16, 2017

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The same with alcohol – you don’t like the drink itself, but the cessation of irritation from the desire to drink

July 5, 2019

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ears is to exaggerate the so-called advantages and downplay the disadvantages.

February 14, 2017

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If people could see the true essence of alcohol, not a single person, even the most complete idiot in the world, would drink a drop.

August 29, 2016

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The fact is that the main effect of alcohol is to dull the ability to perceive and evaluate. Therefore, alcohol seriously hinders your ability to experience true pleasure.

June 3, 2019

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Because with physical and moral depression, any bump becomes an impregnable rock, small difficulties seem like a disaster, and the slightest problem can be the last straw that overflows the cup.

November 20, 2018

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It’s hard for people who don’t drink to understand how you can deliberately pour real poison into yourself in liters, then vomit everything out of your body and fall off your feet, drunk to a dead state. At the same time, the victim explains: “Why am I drinking? Because I like it, it helps to communicate. ”

November 20, 2018

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The first attitude is that the human mind and body are physically very weak and defective. To enjoy life and overcome stress, they need outside help. Hence the belief that additional chemicals are needed to compensate for our inferiority. The essence of the second attitude is that alcohol compensates for imaginary weaknesses and shortcomings, although in fact it only creates new ones. The third setting is that we are smarter than the forces that created us. Isn’t that arrogance!

March 31, 2018

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I quickly realized that discussing a problem with a drinker who doesn’t know they have the problem is a waste of time. I am only interested in helping people like you who are aware of their problem and are looking for a solution.

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ALCOHOL | Quotes

Alcohol is the miracle of the devil. ~ EDITH PIAF

It is especially dangerous to mix alcohol with loneliness.

Absinthe kills but helps to live.

Who am I not to drink? ~ MIKHAIL ZHVANETSKY, phrase of the 20th century according to Radio Liberty

I got more out of drinking than drinking out of me. ~ WINSTON CHURCHILL

Alcohol in small doses is harmless in any quantity. ~ MIKHAIL ZHVANETSKY

A sip of divine cognac – and suddenly it becomes visible in all directions of the world. You look to the right, you look to the left – cognac is beautiful, life is beautiful. A real man and cognac are related by high style, elegance, honor and glory, pride in what has been done, hope for future achievements. Cognac is a revelation. A real man and cognac are related by the moment of truth. ~ VICTOR EROFEEV in the article “What is cognac created for? For our children to drink.” Quoted from: GQ, 2007, No. 11, page 148

Of all my peers, communication with brandy impresses me the most.

If you drink champagne once a year, then drink semi-sweet. If once a month – drink dry. If more often – then certainly brut. ~ Tip from an experienced sommelier

Metaxa 30 Year Old is the best aftertaste of the day.

We are responsible for who we pour.

One can live in a closed society only by constantly opening bottles.

Man is only an intermediate link necessary for nature to create the crown of creation: a glass of cognac with a slice of lemon. ~ Edik in the novel by ARKADY and BORIS STRUGATSKY “Monday begins on Saturday”

Napoleon went crazy when he found out that he was cognac.

Mature whiskey is like the human mind: it does not tolerate imprisonment. ~ THOMAS DEWAR

The best things are done while drunk. ~ LEV GURSKY

Alcohol is an anesthetic that allows you to undergo an operation called life. ~ BERNARD SHAW

There are no people who don’t like whiskey, there are people who haven’t found their brand yet. ~ Scotch

There is no such thing as bad whisky. Some whiskeys are just better than others. ~ WILLIAM FAULKNER

Women like men who order Scotch. This is an impressive choice. It’s classic and it’s sexy. Glass, smell and no fruit juice. This is whiskey. And you – who ordered it. ~ CHRISTINA HENDRICKS

Cocktail, in essence, is one of the ways of knowing the world. ~ DMITRY STAKHOV in the article “Shake, but do not mix.” Quote from: The New Times, 2008, No. 40, page 61

People come to cocktails gradually, or rather, cocktails come to them along with life experience. ~ DMITRY STAKHOV in the article “Shake, but do not mix.” Quoted from: The New Times, 2008, No. 40, page 61

Benefits of alcohol and sex: the former brings excises to the state, the other the soldiers.

Approximately the same number of people never took alcohol in their mouths and never copulated. And, as a rule, these are the same people.

There’s a special oven in hell for those who don’t finish their scotch! ~ From the film “Inglourious Basterds”

Before the age of forty it is better to eat than to drink; after – vice versa. ~ Hebrew aphorism

Interestingly, the connection with heaven is lighter and brighter in connection with drinking. ~ TATYANA OKUNEVSKAYA. Quote from: “The Art of Cinema”

For our man, a breath of freedom is 100 grams. ~ ARKADIY DAVIDOVICH

Alcohol and anti-Semitism are incompatible. When alcohol is poured in, anti-Semitism comes out. ~ MIKHAIL ZHVANETSKY

Assimilation of Semites by alcohol. ~ ARKADIY DAVIDOVICH

It is not difficult to give up alcohol, it is difficult to understand what it is for.

If you take a sober look at life, you want to get drunk. ~ LEONID SHEBARSHIN

Never trust a man who doesn’t drink. ~ JOHN WAYNE

It is believed that people start drinking tequila only when they are tired of everything else. ~ IGOR MALTSEV in the material “Tequila preparation time …”. Quote from Kommersant Weekend, 2009, No. 6, page 46

It seems to me that there is no point in getting drunk if you are not going to dance to exhaustion and be wild. ~ BJORK. Quoted from: Esquire, 2008, no. 7-8, page 132

Only sake brings out the sincerity of the heart. ~ Japanese

I don’t drink anything, I have a high IQ. ~ IGOR SIVOLOB

Not every rum drinker is a romantic. ~ BORIS KRUTIER

Fortress is the power of Bacchus. ~ VALERY AFONCHENKO

Alcohol helps with all diseases except alcoholism. But alcohol also makes it much easier.

Hunting toast should be as short as a shot.

A toast at work should be as short as a lunch break.

Red wine for boys, port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy. ~ SAMUEL JOHNSON

Alcohol does not solve problems. However, milk has the same effect.

Let’s drink to alcohol – the cause and solution of all human problems!

As a child, I only drank what was given. In adolescence – what I found in a sideboard with my parents. When I was young, I drank anything. And now I drink what I want. ~ VICTOR EROFEEV in the article “What is cognac created for? For our children to drink. ” Quoted from: GQ, 2007, No. 11, page 148

Don’t look too hard at the world or you’ll get drunk. ~ VESLAV BRUDZINSKY

In Russia, a cup of patience is measured in glasses.

When the doors of an expensive restaurant open in front of you, the doors of a glasshouse close behind you forever.

If the body could accurately determine the proportion and amount of whiskey to be drunk daily and follow it exactly, I swear that one could live forever without dying. ~ JAMES HOGG, “Secret Notes and Confessions of a Justified Sinner”

Man is weak. That is why he is drawn to strong drinks. ~ LEONID KRAINEV-RYTOV

You can refuse the first drink, but not the second. ~ LUDWIG BERNE

Reality is a deception caused by a lack of alcohol in the blood. ~ WINSTON CHURCHILL

One must be firmly aware of why one should not drink.

After three glasses of cognac, the Frenchman switches to mineral water, and the Russian – to “you”. ~ DON-AMINADO

Do not miss an opportunity to do good – if it does not threaten you with great harm. Don’t miss a chance to drink – under any circumstances. ~ MARK TWAIN

You can drink, you can not drink – neither one nor the other radically helps. ~ Unnamed author of the Moscow Aphoristic Club

Cognac expands blood vessels, and whiskey – connections.

Whiskey is the most popular of all remedies that do not cure colds. ~ JERRY WEIL

Creed: if cognac doesn’t work, two cognacs do. ~ LEONID S. SUKHORUKOV

It is a pity that cognac does not expand the vessels into which it is poured. ~ VLADIMIR MALYOSHIN

Prohibition causes thirst. ~ ARKADIY DAVIDOVICH

He once had his feet amputated so he could sit closer to the bar. ~ MIKE HARDING

There is no connection between alcohol and your creativity. Although, if you think about it, my favorite writers Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald – all were outstanding alcoholics. ~ GUY TALIS, one of the founders of the new American journalism of the 60s

If I missed anything in my life, it was only a couple of extra shots.

Alcohol is completely eliminated from the body after 21 days. That is, never.

How can the human race survive when the cost of living is ten dollars a bottle? ~ WILLIAM CLAUDE FIELDES, adjusted for further inflation

Love moves the world, yes, but whiskey spins it twice as fast. ~ COMPTON MACKENZIE

You never know you’ve had an extra drink until you’ve had it. ~ GEORGES COURTELI

Poster at the barracks: “Alcohol puts the man to sleep and wakes the beast” – so that people know why they like to drink. ~ ALBERT CAMUUS

In life there is always a place for a reason.

Don’t ask if he drinks, ask how he’s drunk. ~ Russian proverb

The poorer the country, the richer the feast! ~ A.V. IVANOV

The corkscrew nourishes the hopes of corked bottles. ~ ANTONY REGULSKII

Yesterday I drank such expensive cognac that in the morning it’s just a pity to go to the toilet.

God knows, we drink not for the sake of accursed drunkenness, but in order not to wean. ~ Attributed to PETER I

Open space: space more than 20 steps away from the bar. ~ JOE LEWIS

Alcohol should be taken as it is.

An unfinished bottle is like a higher education – one day it will definitely come in handy.

An adult is one who understates rather than exaggerates the amount of alcohol consumed the day before.

Alcoholism is the cause of many exciting adventures. ~ ROMA VORONEZH

If alcohol makes an animal out of a man, it makes a man out of a woman.

There are two cures for all diseases – drink or stop drinking.

I’d love to invite you in for a drink, but I’m afraid you’ll agree. ~ From the film “Woman at the Seaside”

An alcoholic can be recognized as a real alcoholic only after the official conclusion of doctors that his alcoholism is incurable. Everything else is just a flimsy attempt to appear worse than you really are.

Did you take a sip of grief? Sip from grief! ~ EVGENY KASHCHEEV

Moonshine is a partisan movement of alcoholics.

Thanks to the jug that opened the torrent.

Every alcoholic was a sucker in childhood. ~ DON-AMINADO

When I read about the horrors of alcoholism, I stopped reading. ~ HENRY YOUNGMAN

The shortest distance between two drinking points is not a straight line or even a sine wave, but a cosine wave. ~ STAS YANKOVSKY

Drinking without a solemn part loses its educational value.

Whiskey – the same moonshine, only foreign. ~ EGOR ISAEV

Looking at the world through the bottom of an empty glass, one cannot but be surprised.

As a rule, thoughts about drinking appear on a sober head. ~ VALENTIN DOMILE

Alcohol is not a need, but a conscious necessity.

This is our share, we can’t live without alcohol!

One cognac dilates the blood vessels, the other – also self-conceit.

You should drink only in two cases: when you need to quench your thirst and when you need to prevent thirst. ~ THOMAS LOVE PEACOCK

Why did I marry him? Well, I think, since a person drinks every day, it means that he makes good money.

The prose writer says: cognac – three stars. The poet says: through cognac – to the stars. ~ DON-AMINADO

An optimist differs from a pessimist only in the content of alcohol in the blood.

Alcohol is fuel for the flight of thought. ~ EVGENY KASHCHEEV

How thorny is the current path to the Temple: there are so many eateries, merrymaking and brothels along the roadsides!

When I’m drunk, I think soberly.

— Keep in mind: alcohol slowly destroys the body.

— And I’m not in a hurry.

~ EMIL KROTKY

Happiness is eating, and drinking is also happiness.

Alcohol causes short-term expansion of blood vessels and circle of friends.

In every new drinking session, something new must be discovered.

Snack spoils the degree!

Zigzag — the shortest distance between two bars.

Rus’ has fun to drink, it cannot exist without it. ~ VLADIMIR SVYATOSLAVICH

Nothing at all: Erofeich would have been with a kalach.

Alcohol is like love: the first kiss is like magic, the second is purely intimate, the third becomes a routine, after which you simply rip off the girl’s clothes. ~ RAYMOND CHANDLER

Men invented the bottle, women invented the cork. ~ KONSTANTIN MELIKHAN

The culture of life determines the culture of drinking.

Nature requires that a person from time to time come into a state of oblivion, but do not sleep; hence the custom of smoking tobacco, drinking alcohol and opium. ~ JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE

I would never want to resort to alcohol to excite a tired, dull brain. ~ THOMAS HUXLEY

The world looks completely different through a full bottle than through an empty one. ~ TADEUS DOLANGA-MOSTOVIC

Everyone should have some bad habits so that they have something to give up if their health deteriorates. ~ FRANKLIN P. JONES

The tavern is low, but the path is cheerful.

Water is a tasteless and unhealthy liquid made up of oxygen, hydrogen and bacteria.